A delegation from Aksa Energy, led by Chief Finance Officer Cevdet Yalcin, paid a courtesy call on Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, at the GRA Head Office in Accra. The meeting provided an opportunity for Aksa Energy to formally introduce its leadership to the GRA and reaffirm its commitment to tax compliance and responsible corporate citizenship. The delegation included West Africa Director Murat Captug and Finance Manager Oguz Cimen.
Discussions during the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Aksa Energy and the GRA, particularly in ensuring compliance with Ghana's tax laws and creating an effective channel for engagement between the company and the revenue authority. The GRA Commissioner-General commended Aksa Energy for the visit and stressed the importance of constructive engagement between the GRA and businesses operating in the country.
Commissioner-General Sarpong reiterated the Authority's commitment to strengthening stakeholder engagement and supporting businesses to operate effectively while meeting their statutory tax obligations. He emphasized that sustained dialogue with taxpayers was crucial to building a transparent and cooperative tax environment in which businesses could understand their obligations and the GRA could effectively support compliance.
The engagement is part of efforts by the GRA to deepen relationships with taxpayers and other stakeholders as it seeks to improve tax compliance and domestic revenue mobilisation. The meeting also provided a platform for Aksa Energy to discuss its operations in Ghana, including the Tema HFO and Natural Gas Power Plant and the Kumasi Anwomaso power plant project.
Aksa Energy is a global power generation company under Kazancı Holding, which operates major facilities in Ghana. The company's presence in Ghana underscores its commitment to contributing to the country's energy sector and economic development. The GRA's engagement with Aksa Energy reflects its efforts to build strong relationships with key players in the energy sector.
Also present at the meeting was Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General, Elsie Appau-Klu Esq. The GRA's approach to stakeholder engagement is aimed at fostering a collaborative environment that supports businesses in meeting their tax obligations while promoting economic growth.
The courtesy call by Aksa Energy on the GRA Commissioner-General demonstrates the company's commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and its willingness to engage with key stakeholders in Ghana. The GRA's efforts to strengthen relationships with taxpayers and stakeholders are expected to contribute to improved tax compliance and revenue mobilisation in the country.
Key points
- Aksa Energy delegation meets GRA Commissioner-General to discuss tax compliance and cooperation.
- GRA seeks to deepen relationships with taxpayers and stakeholders to improve tax compliance and domestic revenue mobilisation.
- Aksa Energy operates major facilities in Ghana, including the Tema HFO and Natural Gas Power Plant and the Kumasi Anwomaso power plant project.
